{"id":2099,"date":"2018-12-03T09:37:27","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T17:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/?p=2099"},"modified":"2018-12-03T09:37:27","modified_gmt":"2018-12-03T17:37:27","slug":"inland-navigation-rules-simplified-rules-20-through-30-by-tradewinds-instructor-virginia-l","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/general\/inland-navigation-rules-simplified-rules-20-through-30-by-tradewinds-instructor-virginia-l\/","title":{"rendered":"Inland Navigation Rules \u2013 Simplified! Rules 20 through 30 \u2013 By Tradewinds Instructor Virginia L."},"content":{"rendered":"

Inland Navigation Rules <\/strong><\/p>\n

Nav Rules Make Easy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rules 20 to 30<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

In the Nav Rules Made Easy<\/em><\/strong> series, we\u2019ll explain each Inland Navigation Rule, with an emphasis on the information that\u2019s most important for recreational sailing in the San Francisco Bay.\u00a0 We won\u2019t include portions of the rules that are highly technical and intended for commercial mariners.<\/p>\n

Note: If you travel more than one mile outside the Golden Gate Bridge or if you charter a boat in another country, the International Rules apply.\u00a0 Many of the International Rules are exactly the same as the Inland Rules.\u00a0 However, there are also a few that contain important and significant differences from Inland.\u00a0 Make sure that you study and learn International Rules if you are traveling in international waters.<\/em><\/p>\n

This is just a simplified summary of the rules.\u00a0 To get detailed information, please refer to the\u00a0<\/em>Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook from Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Rule 20 \u2013 Lights and Shapes — Application <\/strong><\/p>\n

Rules 20 to 30 provide guidelines and information about navigation lights and shapes.\u00a0 To put this whole section into perspective, think about driving on the freeway at night.\u00a0 If you see a lot of red lights in front of you, you know that you\u2019re coming up on traffic that is going the same direction you are traveling.\u00a0 Cars have red lights at the back of the vehicle.\u00a0 If you see white whites, however, you know that the cars are coming toward you.\u00a0 Navigation lights for boats are more complicated than the light systems used traveling on roads.<\/p>\n

All vessels must display proper navigation lights from sunset to sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility.<\/p>\n

If there are any lights on the boat in addition to navigation lights, the other lights have to be arranged so that they cannot be mistaken for navigation lights.\u00a0 It\u2019s also important that no lights interfere with keeping a proper lookout.<\/p>\n

Rules 21 and 22 \u2013 Definitions and Visibility of lights<\/strong><\/p>\n

During the day, it\u2019s fairly easy to see what kind of boat is out on the water.\u00a0 At night, however, it\u2019s difficult.\u00a0 So, the navigation rules specify different lights for each type of vessel.\u00a0 That way you can tell the type of vessel by understanding the light pattern displayed.<\/p>\n

Since we don\u2019t operate Tradewinds boats at night, you might wonder why you should learn about navigation lights.\u00a0 There are a couple of reasons.\u00a0 First, you must use navigation lights in \u201creduced visibility\u201d or fog.\u00a0 Second, you may decide to charter a boat and find yourself on the water at night.\u00a0 Of course, there\u2019s also always the possibility that you go sailing on a friend\u2019s boat after dark.\u00a0 When you\u2019re out on the water at night, you want to be able to understand what you are seeing.<\/p>\n

Before learning the \u201cidentity lights\u201d, it\u2019s important to understand a few terms:<\/p>\n

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Look at these diagrams to see the \u201cmasthead\u201d light, sidelights, and sternlight:<\/span><\/p>\n

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This diagram shows the yellow \u201ctowing\u201d light above the sternlight:<\/p>\n

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Rules 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30 \u2013 Power-driven vessels underway<\/strong><\/p>\n

(There is no Inland Rule 28)<\/em><\/p>\n

For this section, we won\u2019t cover all of the technical details regarding specific lighting for towing and other special situations.\u00a0 To get more specific information about various tow configurations, please consult the Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook.<\/em><\/p>\n

All boats underway must have sidelights and a white sternlight.\u00a0 For all boats\"\"<\/a>, the starboard sidelight is green and the port sidelight is red.<\/p>\n

Boats differ in the color and configuration of the masthead or all-round lights displayed.\u00a0 When multiple \u201call-round\u201d lights are shown, they are arranged in a vertical line.<\/p>\n

When a boat is not underway (not making way through the water), the sidelights and sternlight are no longer displayed.\u00a0 This is the case when a boat is anchored or has run aground.<\/p>\n

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During the daytime, there are specific \u201cdayshapes\u201d that certain vessels are required to display.<\/p>\n

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